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EFCC Arrests 38 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos

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1 year ago

August 29, 2025

EFCC arrests 38 suspected internet fraudsters in Ikorodu, Lagos during a major cybercrime crackdown. Investigations are ongoing ahead of prosecution

EFCC arrests internet fraudsters in Lagos as part of an ongoing nationwide operation to dismantle online criminal networks.

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On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, confirmed the arrest of 38 suspected internet fraudsters in a raid conducted at Mambillah Hotel, Omodisu Street, Ikorodu.

The EFCC revealed in a Facebook post that the arrests were based on “credible intelligence and extensive surveillance” targeting organized cybercrime groups operating in the area.

During the operation, authorities recovered several items including vehicles, smartphones, and a variety of psychoactive and controlled substances.

The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.

In a related development, two brothers, Teddy Ovbokhan Hart and Rooney Odion Hart, were among 12 individuals convicted on Thursday in Edo State for similar offenses.

Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City, sentenced them on charges ranging from advance fee fraud to possession of fraudulent documents.

The other convicts are:

Thompson Ogbeide
Iria Saturday Blessed
Igbinomwania Lucky Godspower
Ojiezele Felix
Akhigbe Gideon
Osazuwa Oghomwen
Agbonifo Iziegbe
Lucky Osagie
Osemwegie Efosa Michael
Victor Ojeisemi

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The EFCC reiterated its commitment to pursuing justice against cybercriminals and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on digital fraud.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

Also read: Laide Bakare Rejects Eniola Badmus’ ‘Fake’ Apology

The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.